Here’s a classic recipe for creamy mashed potatoes—simple, comforting, and perfect as a side for almost any meal.
🥔 Classic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk or cream, warmed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic, sour cream, or cream cheese for extra flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes:
- Peel (optional) and cut potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- Boil:
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer 15–20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain & Mash:
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot.
- Mash using a potato masher, ricer, or fork.
- Add Butter & Milk:
- Stir in butter until melted.
- Gradually add warm milk or cream until desired creaminess is reached.
- Season & Serve:
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional: fold in garlic, sour cream, or cream cheese for extra flavor.
💡 Tips
- Use warm milk to keep the potatoes creamy.
- Avoid over-mashing to prevent gluey texture.
- Yukon Gold potatoes are naturally buttery and make rich, smooth mash.
- For a lighter version, use olive oil instead of butter and milk.
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